DammitJanet Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 So I asked Pdoc to switch me from Xanax to diazepam since it’s supposed to last longer, and I’m afraid of reaching tolerance since she said she’d never go above 1 mg of Xanax. Well, she gave me 5mg twice a day as needed, telling me that 5 mg is equal to 1mg??!! I felt absolutely nothing. I called the pharmacist and she told me 5mg is only equal to .25 mg of Xanax. So now I’m asking here. Seems like my pdoc is way off sometimes!! Anyone know what dose of diazepam would equal 1mg of Xanax? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyRedhead Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, DammitJanet said: So I asked Pdoc to switch me from Xanax to diazepam since it’s supposed to last longer, and I’m afraid of reaching tolerance since she said she’d never go above 1 mg of Xanax. Well, she gave me 5mg twice a day as needed, telling me that 5 mg is equal to 1mg??!! I felt absolutely nothing. I called the pharmacist and she told me 5mg is only equal to .25 mg of Xanax. So now I’m asking here. Seems like my pdoc is way off sometimes!! Anyone know what dose of diazepam would equal 1mg of Xanax? Thanks in advance. Your doc is WAY off, the pharmacist is correct...... According to this benzo equivalency chart link below, .5 mg of Xanax would be equal to 10mg Diazepam (Valium), so to equal 1mg Xanax, you would need to be taking 20mg Valium a day, not 10mg (5mg twice a day) In other words, you should be taking 10mg diazepam twice a day to equal the 1mg of Xanax. https://www.benzo.org.uk/bzequiv.htm And yes, diazepam is longer-acting than Xanax, but Xanax is a much more potent benzo........Sounds like your doc doesn't know much about benzo equivalencies......Hope you get this worked out. Maybe Klonopin would be an option?....It's just as potent as Xanax, but is longer-acting......In other words 1mg Xanax would be equal to 1mg Klonopin. Edited November 20, 2018 by CrazyRedhead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DammitJanet Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 3 hours ago, CrazyRedhead said: Your doc is WAY off, the pharmacist is correct...... According to this benzo equivalency chart link below, .5 mg of Xanax would be equal to 10mg Diazepam (Valium), so to equal 1mg Xanax, you would need to be taking 20mg Valium a day, not 10mg (5mg twice a day) In other words, you should be taking 10mg diazepam twice a day to equal the 1mg of Xanax. https://www.benzo.org.uk/bzequiv.htm And yes, diazepam is longer-acting than Xanax, but Xanax is a much more potent benzo........Sounds like your doc doesn't know much about benzo equivalencies......Hope you get this worked out. Maybe Klonopin would be an option?....It's just as potent as Xanax, but is longer-acting......In other words 1mg Xanax would be equal to 1mg Klonopin. Thanks. In fucking hospital got rear ended at 45 mph. Severe pain and Abby home alone since 1130 AM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyRedhead Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 14 hours ago, DammitJanet said: Thanks. In fucking hospital got rear ended at 45 mph. Severe pain and Abby home alone since 1130 AM! Wow.....I'm so sorry, Janet.....Are you okay?....How long do you expect to be in hospital? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt07 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 16 hours ago, DammitJanet said: Thanks. In fucking hospital got rear ended at 45 mph. Severe pain and Abby home alone since 1130 AM! Hope you are doing better today, Janet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DammitJanet Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Thank you. Mild concussion and lots of pain but a renewed sense of fight to ward off egg donors hate. I hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DammitJanet Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 3 hours ago, CrazyRedhead said: Wow.....I'm so sorry, Janet.....Are you okay?....How long do you expect to be in hospital? They did a lot of scans for a suspected fractured vertebrae in the end said probably not. Still a lot of pain there though. And mild concussion. Fortunately the guy was in work van on company time so he’s definitely covered. Just don’t know how to deal with this without an attorney. But I don’t think my injuries are severe enough to get one, just badly need car fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancesintherain Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 My recommendation is to start with the insurance people and see what they’re up to/what they think. That said, personal injury attorneys usually do a free initial consultation and then work on a contingency fee (they get paid if they win). So, if you have time and energy, you could always explore it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DammitJanet Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, dancesintherain said: My recommendation is to start with the insurance people and see what they’re up to/what they think. That said, personal injury attorneys usually do a free initial consultation and then work on a contingency fee (they get paid if they win). So, if you have time and energy, you could always explore it. I’ll do that. I really just want my hospital visit covered from last night and want my car damage fixed like yesterday. I’ve already called my insurance just need to get the dumb police report. Which involves...driving. ? thanks for your advice. Edited November 21, 2018 by DammitJanet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DammitJanet Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) On 11/20/2018 at 1:00 PM, CrazyRedhead said: Your doc is WAY off, the pharmacist is correct...... According to this benzo equivalency chart link below, .5 mg of Xanax would be equal to 10mg Diazepam (Valium), so to equal 1mg Xanax, you would need to be taking 20mg Valium a day, not 10mg (5mg twice a day) In other words, you should be taking 10mg diazepam twice a day to equal the 1mg of Xanax. https://www.benzo.org.uk/bzequiv.htm And yes, diazepam is longer-acting than Xanax, but Xanax is a much more potent benzo........Sounds like your doc doesn't know much about benzo equivalencies......Hope you get this worked out. Maybe Klonopin would be an option?....It's just as potent as Xanax, but is longer-acting......In other words 1mg Xanax would be equal to 1mg Klonopin. Unfortunately, klonopin depressed the shit out of me. Ended up nearly dying from an overdose of that and tramadol. I’m just amazed she’d give me such a fucking ridiculously low dose not even near what I usually take. Don’t have it in me to deal with it now. I’ll call her next week and ask to just go back to Xanax. Thanks for telling me this! ps: cannot believe this HELL WEEK! First my egg donor, car accident, now I can’t get to store to get needed food much less holiday food! Edited November 21, 2018 by DammitJanet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyRedhead Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, DammitJanet said: Unfortunately, klonopin depressed the shit out of me. Ended up nearly dying from an overdose of that and tramadol. I’m just amazed she’d give me such a fucking ridiculously low dose not even near what I usually take. Don’t have it in me to deal with it now. I’ll call her next week and ask to just go back to Xanax. Thanks for telling me this! Ask her about trying Xanax XR......It is a timed released version of regular Xanax, and stays in your system longer... Edited November 21, 2018 by CrazyRedhead 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DammitJanet Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Just now, CrazyRedhead said: Ask her about trying Xanax XR......It is a timed released version of regular Xanax, and stays in your system longer... Good idea! Thanks ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikl_pls Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 54 minutes ago, CrazyRedhead said: Ask her about trying Xanax XR......It is a timed released version of regular Xanax, and stays in your system longer... I second this. I take Xanax XR and it works pretty decently. It's very innocuous, you don't know you're taking it but it just works. It does its thing in the background. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DammitJanet Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Just now, mikl_pls said: I second this. I take Xanax XR and it works pretty decently. It's very innocuous, you don't know you're taking it but it just works. It does its thing in the background. Thanks Michael ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmaryland Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 On 11/21/2018 at 3:26 PM, CrazyRedhead said: Ask her about trying Xanax XR......It is a timed released version of regular Xanax, and stays in your system longer... I was about to reccommend this! Seriously, if you haven't yet, ask about trying extended release xanax. It's a real game changer. One of the meds in which the regular and XR/ER formulation have vastly different effects from one another, so much so that you might consider Xanax XR not xanax because it will feel like a completely different medication 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DammitJanet Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 9 hours ago, mmaryland said: I was about to reccommend this! Seriously, if you haven't yet, ask about trying extended release xanax. It's a real game changer. One of the meds in which the regular and XR/ER formulation have vastly different effects from one another, so much so that you might consider Xanax XR not xanax because it will feel like a completely different medication Thanks ? I see pdoc finally again this Friday. Will ask! Hope she’s willing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Elvis Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 The problem with Xanax is that it's the most brutal benzodiazapine to come off of if you become dependent. The risk of dependence is even greater in the sustained release formulation. Come of it cold turkey can kill you, no hyperbole. If you take it every day long term, make sure you are admitted to a medical facility when you have to come off it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DammitJanet Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, Velvet Elvis said: The problem with Xanax is that it's the most brutal benzodiazapine to come off of if you become dependent. The risk of dependence is even greater in the sustained release formulation. Come of it cold turkey can kill you, no hyperbole. If you take it every day long term, make sure you are admitted to a medical facility when you have to come off it. I’ve been on 1mg xanax for over 6 years so I know about dependency risk. I tried the diazepam though, and became extremely depressed, so that one isn’t an option. Thanks for letting me know about the Xr versions risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikl_pls Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Velvet Elvis said: The risk of dependence is even greater in the sustained release formulation. Why is this so? I ask because I'm on the XR version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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